To ensure conservation, restoration, education, research and outdoor enjoyment of Midland’s urban playa for present and future generations.

Board of Directors:

Volunteer at the Preserve!

We welcome all groups and individuals to volunteer at the Preserve. We provide training, instruction and direction for you and your group to help with cleaning up the Preserve, land management, administrative projects, and more. Contact us today to sign up! midlandwetlands@i20wildlifepreserve.org

About Us

How We Got Here...

In the late 1960’s, the property which is an 87 acre urban playa lake in its natural state was donated to the City of Midland with the intention of creating a park. However, the city was never able to budget the money for the park. The Midland Naturalists and a cadre of volunteers maintained the preserve for over 20 years. One of these individuals was Jenna Welch, a birding enthusiast and a member of the Midland Naturalists.